Norse launches Los Angeles service to Paris with one-way fares starting at $238
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available.
Adding to its international fleet, low-cost airline Norse Atlantic Airways debuted its latest long-haul flight Thursday, with four flights per week from Los Angeles to Paris.
One-way economy fares start at $238, with discounted round-trip fares available for $400.
Deal basics
Airline: Norse Atlantic Airways
Routes: LA to Paris
How to book: Directly with the airline
Travel dates: N/A
Book by: N/A
Blackout dates: Service is only available four times per week
There will be four flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) weekly on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Flights depart LA at 9:10 p.m. and arrive in Paris at 5 p.m. the following day; flights depart Paris at 4:15 p.m. and arrive in LA at 7:05 p.m. the same day.
Sample flights
To search for this deal, enter your desired travel dates or use Norse's calendar feature to search availability.
Based on a test search we conducted for this story, you can book a round-trip flight as early as next month starting at $406; you can score the aforementioned $238 one-way fare and a discounted sale fare on the way back.
As you can see, the cheapest fares available will be Economy Light. This fare type allows travelers to bring one personal item that can fit under the seat in front of them. Norse charges $45 for each full-size carry-on item, $60 for entry-level checked bags and $75 for standard-size checked bags.
Additional charges include seat selection starting at $28, and meals are $30. There's a $200 fee for bookings changed more than 24 hours after the initial purchase.
Maximize your purchase
To book this deal, use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees): 2 points per dollar spent on travel
- American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or amextravel.com
- The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel® (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
- Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees): 8 points per dollar on all Chase Travel℠ purchases and 4 points per dollar on flights booked directly through the airline
- Citi Strata Premier® Card (see rates and fees): 3 points per dollar spent on air travel
See this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
Bottom line
With economy one-way fares starting at $238 and sale fares routinely advertised, this is an opportunity to book a round-trip flight from LA to Paris for roughly $400. Just remember that Norse charges extra for nearly everything beyond the fare itself.
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